Regional Summit on Afghanistan Exposes Kabul’s Isolation and Regional Risks
Afghanistan’s neighbors convened to tackle security and economic crises while the Taliban government chose absence over engagement—raising troubling questions about Kabul’s approach amid growing regional instability.
In a telling display of regional dynamics, Iran hosted a high-stakes summit with Afghanistan’s neighbors last weekend, but conspicuously absent was any representative from the Taliban-led Afghan regime. This diplomatic no-show not only reveals Kabul’s isolation but also risks undermining coordinated efforts critical to America’s strategic interests in Central Asia. Can Afghanistan Secure Stability Without Engaging Its Neighbors? The gathering included heavyweights like China, Pakistan, Russia, and the Central Asian republics—all converging to discuss political, economic, and security challenges tied to Afghanistan. Their collective call for lifting sanctions and unfreezing Afghan assets reflects an urgent desire to stabilize a country...
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